Pediatrician

About the role

The Pediatrician will provide medical care for patients, newborn to young adult, to maintain their health, diagnose and treat illness, and monitor their development.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat illnesses, medical conditions, injuries and emergencies
• Order, preform, and interpret diagnostic tests
• Collect, record and maintain patients' information and histories
• Prescribe and administer treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members
• Notify patients of laboratory and radiology results and document the conversation
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress
• Direct, coordinate, consult with and refer patients to other health care providers
• Advis[e] patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention
• Remain up to date on current trends, discoveries, and developments in the field
• Conduct and/or participate in quality improvement projects and other projects within the department
• Serve as an on-call pediatrician in rotation with the other pediatricians
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation on all medical records in compliance with established guidelines and policies

Requirements

• Must be a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) having successfully completed an accredited Undergraduate Program, Internship, and Residency Program
• Must be Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics, or equivalent
• Must have and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Must have and maintain a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate, South Carolina Medical License and South Carolina Controlled Substance License